Home maintenance can be hard work. As soon as the fence has been put up, the window frames need sanding. Just when the garden is finally taking shape, the exterior walls need repainting. Owning and keeping a beautiful home takes hard work, but is well worth the effort. A massive part of home maintenance is protecting your building from dampness. Universal Roofing is one of the key waterproofing companies in Johannesburg, and provides the products and services necessary to accomplish this.
WHY WE NEED WATERPROOFING COMPANIES IN JOHANNESBURG
Gauteng sees a few rainy days in winter, which extends from June to August. However, it is the summer months (November to March) that bring the consistent afternoon thundershowers and, sometimes, hail with them. After a sweltering morning, these dramatic storms are a welcome relief. But, they also take their toll on buildings.
Once cracks form in the walls and roofs of a building, moisture gets in. This is when major problems start creeping in. Moisture and damp damage can cause patches of discolouration where mould begins to form or where the paint is compromised. Green or black marks look unsightly and will decrease the value of your property.
If the dampness is left unresolved, it can start to seep into the actual structure of your home or office. Ceilings can sag under the weight of water pools, and will crack and rot in the presence of moisture when roofs have not been waterproofed properly. Damp that starts near the timber frames of doors and windows will soon spread to the wood and cause it to rot too. This means having to repair or, likely, replace all of these frames. When moisture gets into a home, wallpaper or paint peels off; and carpets and laminated floors can be damaged terribly.
It’s also necessary to waterproof foundations to protect them from rising damp. Continued leaks can cause the foundations to shift slightly, which creates cracks in the floors and walls.
WATERPROOFING SERVICES IN JOHANNESBURG AND GAUTENG
Universal Roofing understands the importance of efficient waterproofing backed by expertise, experience and world-class products. We provide a full range of waterproofing services to clients in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and further afield in Gauteng.
Based on years of experience in the waterproofing industry, Universal Roofing uses superior products. Uni-Flexx is our waterproofing system of choice because it promises a number of benefits. These are:
- The application method ensures that Uni-Flexx is completely watertight, not allowing any moisture to penetrate it.
- Its effective UV barrier means that it enjoys a longer lifespan.
- It is also an excellent heat barrier. So, the home is kept cooler for longer, even on sweltering summer days.
Universal Roofing has the products and expertise to waterproof all surface and substrate types. These include:
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roofs
- Concrete slab roofs
- Tiled roofs
- Balconies
- Parapet walls
- Chimneys (and their flashings)
- Walls
- Plumbing vent pipes
- Plumbing inspection covers
- Roof ridging
- Inverted Box Rib (IBR) roofs
- Dome skylights
- Corrugated roofs
- Box gutters
Universal Roofing is one of the top waterproofing companies in Johannesburg. Call us today for a full consultation, expert advice, and a quote to waterproof your home and extend its life.
GET A FREE QUOTATION FROM THE EXPERTS
A friendly consultant will arrange a convenient date and time for a representative to meet you on site for a free inspection. No delays – once your quotation is signed and e-mailed back to us, your order will be allocated to one of our professional maintenance teams. We have over 60 vehicles in our fleet, and approximately 2km of ladders!